Secy. Esper: Absolutely possible for U.S. to have vaccine by end of 2020

Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks as President Donald Trump listens during a press briefing about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, May 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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UPDATED 12:30 PM PT — Friday, May 22, 2020

The defense secretary has expressed optimism that the U.S. will be able to produce and provide a vaccine by the end of the year. On Friday, Mark Esper stated it is absolutely a possibility that the Trump administration will deliver a vaccine for COVID-19, at scale, by the end of 2020.

The secretary confirmed he has spoken with medical experts about the prospect and is confident the administration will get it done.

“We’ve been ahead of the curve and in the fight from day one. This is the next phase of this battle and we will deliver, on time, the vaccines. I’ve already had meetings internally with my folks to make sure we’re properly aligned and resourced.” – Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense